THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

“Making a Positive Difference Through Education and Service"

 

 

VACANCY NOTICE

 

Vacancy Title: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (11-month position)

 

Job Order Number: 6262546

 

City:  Fulton, Missouri 65251

 

Section/Division: MISSOURI SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

 

Salary: $3246 monthly  

 

Posting Period: August 30, 2007 – until filled

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS

 

(Other qualifications and experience which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the below.)

 

Master's Degree in School Psychology from an accredited college or university.

 

Meet state certification for School Psychologist.

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Knowledge of psychological and educational tests, test procedures, interpretation, presentation of findings, and report writing.

 

Knowledge of counseling techniques. Ability to diagnose problems and personal, education and sometimes vocational needs of students. Skilled at establishing trust and rapport with students.

 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and parents. Assist with problem solving.

 

Awareness of current informational needs of staff.

 

Training in behavior modification techniques.

 

Ability to work effectively as one of a team.

 

Knowledge of available resources, outside services and other programs.

 

Must meet the required American Sign Language competency level of Advanced.

 

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

 

(The incumbent must have the ability to perform the essential functions below either with or without reasonable accommodation.)

 

Plans, conducts and reports results of psychological evaluations of prospective students and local school districts’ students.

 

Provides individual and group counseling to students based on persona and/or educational counseling when indicated or requested.

 

Consults with administrators, teachers, dormitory and nursing staff as needed.

 

Plans and/or participates in in–service programs for staff.

 

Works in conjunction with members of the IEP team to develop behavior management plans. Coordinates implementing and monitoring of these programs.

 

Attends staffing and evaluation team meetings for individual students. Assists with determining needs and devises strategies for remediation or treatment of behavioral and academic problems.

 

Refers students to other personnel or agencies for services when necessary.

 

Performs related duties as assigned.

 

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Optional Part of Application Procedure:

Applicants may register with the Missouri Workforce Development Career Center, but it is not required.   Registration with Workforce Development Career Center expires every ninety days.  You may extend your registration beyond the ninety days by telephoning your local Workforce Development Career Center.

Mandatory Part of Application Procedure:
Applicants must use one of the two options below when applying for a vacant position.

1.   Submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Missouri School for the Deaf, 505 E 5th St, Fulton, MO 65251.

 

2.   Call (573) 592-4000 or write to Human Resources at the address in #1 and ask that a Department Application be mailed to your address.  

 

3.     If it is a professional vacancy and you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to submit college transcripts.  You may submit the transcripts with your application if you choose.  If applications are sent separately from your application materials, please ensure that your college/university sends the transcript in care of the Vacancy Number listed at the top of this Vacancy Notice.

 

 

BENEFITS

(For an 11-month position)

 

VACATION: Accrues 10:50 hours a month for beginning employees.

 

SICK LEAVE: Accrues 10:50 hours a month for beginning employees.

 

HOLIDAYS:  11 holidays per year.

 

RETIREMENT:  Vested after five years of creditable service.  Totally funded by the state.

 

LIFE INSURANCE: One times employees’ annual salary for insurance coverage.

 

OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE: Employee may purchase up to 6 times their annual salary.  Children and spouse coverage available.

 

HEALTH PLANS: Employer‑paid/subsidized plans available the month after employment.

 

DENTAL/VISION PLANS: Several plans are available. Employee may pay through payroll deduction.

 

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Up to six counseling visits per family member per year.

 

TAX DEFERRED PLANS: State contributes $25 to eligible employees after 12 continuous months of employment.

 

 

                                                                 WHAT MONEY CAN'T BUY

 

Fulton is a city of approximately 12,500 people located in central Missouri.   The community is the county seat of Callaway County and is situated approximately twenty-five miles north of Jefferson City and east of Columbia. Callaway County (Fulton in particular) was named the Fourth Best Place to Live in Rural America by Progressive Farmer, Inc. magazine.

 

Fulton is fortunate to have a four-year liberal arts college and a university - Westminster College and William Woods University.  Westminster is also the site of the Winston Churchill Memorial, the site of Sir Winston Churchill’s 1946 Iron Curtain speech, and the 1990 sculpture “Break Through” created from eight sections of the Berlin Wall.

 

The community has three major state institutions - Missouri School for the Deaf, Fulton State Hospital, and the Fulton Diagnostic Center.  Fulton State Hospital and the Missouri School for the Deaf are the oldest institutions of their kind west of the Mississippi River.

 

The employment population of Fulton is primarily made up of professional and service personnel employed by the higher education institutions, state institutions, retail and light industry located within the city.  An additional major employer is the Union Electric Callaway Nuclear Power Plant located ten miles from the city.

 

 

                                                        OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

 

Because the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education values diversity in the workplace, people of all ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751‑9619.  Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs.

 

OTHER DESE JOB OPPORTUNITIES


To inquire about other employment opportunities, please call the Human Resource Voicemail System at (573) 751-3815; or access our Web Page at: http://dese.mo.gov/divadm/humanres/vacancies.html

 

TTY/TDD users:  Please access the DESE Job-Line via the Relay Missouri service at 1-800-735-2966.
 

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